Illuminated electric shaver



Nov. 24, 1959 Y c. D. SWIFT 2,914,655

ILLUMINATED ELECTRIC SHAVER Filed Jan. 11', 1958 Charles 0. Swift INVENTOR.

J i 'IFMSI iairlven'tionv relates generally to an attachment for electric shavers and more particularly to an attachment which includes a light source for illuminating the face of a person.

It is the principal object of this invention to provide an attachment for electric shavers which includes a light source for illuminating the face of a person shaving.

It is a further object of this invention to provide an attachment for electric shavers including electrical connector means for energizing the electric shaver and light source.

It is a still further object of this invention to provide an electric shaver attachment of an elastic material so that it is easily adaptable to conform to the body of an electric shaver and furthermore it is capable of absorbing shocks and vibrations to prevent damage to the light source and shaver.

It is a still further object of this invention to provide an electric shaver attachment which is light in weight, occupies a small space, and is inexpensive to manufacture.

These together with other objects and advantages which will become subsequently apparent reside in the details of construction and operation as more fully hereinafter described and claimed, reference being had to the accompanying drawing forming a part hereof, wherein like numerals refer to like parts throughout, and in which:

Figure 1 is a perspective view of the attachment of this invention showing an electric shaver in phantom lines;

Figure 2 is a sectional view of the invention taken substantially along the plane 22 of Figure 1;

Figure 3 is a front elevational view of the attachment comprising this invention; and

Figure 4 is an elevational plan view of the invention in its unfolded form.

With continuing reference to the drawings, the numeral generally designates the attachment comprising this invention having an elastic jacket 12 adapted to fit around an electric shaver 14 and to somewhat conform to the body shape of the shaver 14. Figure 4 shows the attachment comprising this invention in its unfolded form wherein the numeral 12 again represents the elastic jacket having snaps 16 at the ends thereof which allow the jacket to be placed around an electric shaver 14 and maintained thereon by the fastening function of the cooperating portion of the snaps 16. Of course, it is within the contemplation of this invention that numerous other fastening means could be used. Also, if the jacket 12 is manufactured with a great deal of elasticity, the jacket could be closed, that is form a cylindrical shape without the necessity of including fastening means as at 16.

The invention contemplates utilizing a three watt 120 volt miniature size incandescent light bulb 18 which may be operated directly from 120 volt alternating cur- Sm mn Q 7 2,914,655 FatentedNov. 24, 1959 rent power source. The characteristics of this particular type of bulb are welladapted to function in a proper manner prescribed for this invention. That is, a bulb of this size isrof light weight and gives off a minimum amount ofheat. The bulb is threadedly engaged as at 20 in a socket 22 which is fixedly mounted in a pocket 24 formed ina portion of the jacket 12. As may clearly nected as by wires 26 to a pair of male terminals 28 which forma portion of an adapter plug 30 which is mounted within second "pocket 32 formed in the jacket 12. The adapterplugincludes initially, a pair of female terminals 34 which are adapted to accommodate male terminals conventionally found on electric shavers such as 14. The female terminals 34 of adapter plug 30 are electrically connected to the male terminals 28 of the adapter plug 30. The male terminals 28 extend into a recessed area 36 which is intended to accommodate female terminals 38 of extension cord 40.

Included on the pocket 24 formed as part of the jacket 12 are a plurality of vent passages 42 which communicate the bulb area with the outside. These vent passages 42 allow for an eflicient dissipation of heat given off by the bulb 18.

In operation, the person desiring to shave will take the attachment comprising this invention and fit the female terminals 34 around a pair of male terminals conventionally found in electric shavers. The operator will then close the snaps 16 so that the jacket 12 is maintained on the electric shaver 14. When he desires to shave, the extension cord 40 having female terminals 38 is inserted within the recessed area 36 so that the female terminals 38 electrically accommodate the male terminals 28 of the adapter plug 30. Once this connection is established, the bulb will light and of course the motor of the electric shaver 14 will begin to operate. The bulb 18 then provides an adequate illumination source for the operator to closely view the effects of the shaver 14. After the operator is through shaving, there is no need to remove the attachment of this invention from the electrtic shaver 14. He may simply remove the extension cord 40 from the recessed area 36 as is the normal operation when an electric shaver is used without the attachment in this invention. When the bulb 18 burns out, it may easily be replaced simply by unscrewing the bulb 18 from its threaded engagement with the socket 22.

It is therefore apparent that efficient means have been clearly described above which provide an illuminating source for the operator of an electric shaver. Furthermore, means have been included to provide this source While also providing a protection jacket for the shaver and bulb which absorbs shocks and vibrations to assure a longer life-for the bulb and shaver. The air spaces that have been included as a feature of this invention assure moderate temperature for the bulb. Furthermore, it is apparent that due to the elasticity of the attachment, it can be readily adapted to most conventional shavers while not requiring any changes to the shaver itself. Also, the attachment is capable of being rolled into a small space to make it particularly adaptable for travelling.

The foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the invention. Further, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the invention to the exact construction and operation shown and described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted'to, falling within the scope of the invention as claimed.

What is claimed as new is as follows:

1. In combination with an electric shaver and extension cord, said electric shaver including a pair of male terminals, an attachment comprising a unitary flexible sheet of elastic materialconforming to the shape of said shaver, cooperating fastening means carried on opposite ends of said sheet of material fastening said sheet about the body of said electric shaver to form a jacket therefor, a pair of pockets on said jacket, one of said pockets including a bulb socket and a pair of electrical contacts connected to said socket, the second of said pockets including electrical connector means for transmitting electrical energy to said bulb socket and shaver, said connector means including an adapter plug, said plug having a pair of female terminals electrically accommodating said male shaver terminals and a second pair of male terminals electrically connected to said female terminals which are electrically accommodated by a pair of extension cord female terminals, said electrical contacts electrically connected to said second pair of male terminals.

2. The combination of claim 1 wherein said first pocket includes vent passages for the dissipation of heat from the bulb socket.

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